Try of the Month (November 2022): Jake Morris – Sale Sharks v Gloucester – try analysis
There is no doubt that the English Premiership is one of the best leagues to play rugby union in, with many players and coaches seeing…
Analysis
“A bold move” – were England, Wales and Australia right to make head coach changes in a World Cup year?
When the news came through on Sunday night that former England boss Eddie Jones had been appointed as head coach of Australia for a second…
“It’s been a long process” – but are Northampton Saints on track under Phil Dowson?
When it comes to teams in the English Premiership who often go under the radar once seasons commence, Northampton Saints are undoubtedly one of the…
European Rugby Champions Cup 2022/2023: 3 good and 3 bad from Matchweek 1 – tactical analysis
The arrival of the Christmas period means that parties, presents and decorations become the focus of everyone’s attention. However, for rugby fans, it also signals…
“A hard driving taskmaster” who “expected high standards” – were England right to sack Eddie Jones?
There has been speculation over Eddie Jones’ position as England head coach for a long time, but no-one thought that he would ever leave due…
“Pleased with our growth” – but can New Zealand win the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
On 20 September 2019, on the day that the last Rugby World Cup got underway, New Zealand were the undisputed benchmark and had set the…
Tom Parton 2022 – player profile
CLUB: London Irish (will join Saracens in 2023) JOINED: Made senior debut in 2018 (came through academy) POSITION: Full-back NATIONALITY: England ANALYSIS: When Saracens announced earlier in the campaign…
Try of the Month (October 2022): Mateo Carreras – Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons – try analysis
Another month of exciting English Premiership rugby has been and gone, and with it some moments of individual brilliance which have kept top flight fans…
2022 Autumn internationals – what could happen in Matchweek 2?
The 2022 Autumn internationals are now well underway, with the majority of teams in action last weekend and having a chance to show what they…
Scotland v Australia: 4 players to look out for as the Autumn internationals get under way
This weekend sees the beginning of the 2022 Autumn international fixtures, with the Southern Hemisphere’s rugby heavyweights travelling north and testing themselves against the best…